The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principles of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.

The Port ensures that hiring and promotion decisions are in accord with the principles of equal employment opportunity by requiring only valid, job-related skills for hiring and promotional opportunities.